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VERA WEISZ

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[argone]

[It's that gangland life. Also being who she is.

Kara slowly starts drifting towards the window, the ring's bubble extending just enough to allow an easy, seamless carry.]

I want to show you a special view, Vera. It's not far.

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You want to carry me out of my window. In the middle of the night.

[argone]

And take you someplace nice. So we can talk.

[Kara flashes her most absolutely winning smile, the "trust me" smile she reserves for the most important (or most ridiculous) moments.]

You've trusted me before, and I promise I'll bring you home safe and sound.

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[Vera takes one last look behind her at the pile of work still waiting for her on her desk.]

...Fine. We can make this quick.

[argone]

Good. I won't keep you too long.

[Shifting Vera into a princess carry, because of course she does, Kara moves towards the window now, smiling gently. A serious cast runs through her eyes, the playfulness still there, but more muted. This is important, and while she may have some less than savory ideas for what to do with the white haired woman in her arms, she does have something to say.]

Hold tight. I won't drop you, I swear. Ready?

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[Forgive the death grip Vera has on you right now, Kara. Being an heiress and running a corporate empire doesn't exactly prepare you for flight.]

You will regret it very much if you do.

[argone]

[Kara's grip tightens, a firmness that somehow remains gentle, a reminder of her immense strength.]

I know. But remember I can lift a bus like it's nothing.

[Up they go, out the window and into the night.]

Relax, just go with it.

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[Vera will just turn in towards Kara's chest to hide the fact that she's squeezing her eyes shut.]

Just... make it quick.

[argone]

[Kara pulls her close, smiling down at Vera before flitting out the window. Cape fluttering, she silently makes her way downtown, rubbing Vera's shoulder the whole way to keep her calm.

When they land, she slowly lowers her down, swirling the cape to set it as a blanket. They are on the roof of one of the nicest hotels in town, sitting in a private garden that seems locked off.]

You can look now.

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[Vera does her best to focus on something-- anything other than the fact that she's so high up in the air, and settles on the sound of Kara's cape flapping in the wind. It takes some moments after the blonde tells her she can look before she dares to try, before gazing up at her with a befuddled look.]

...I know this place, I stayed at this hotel once before.

[argone]

I figured.

[Kara says, rather dryly, before taking a seat on the blanket next to the shorter girl. She doesn't at all hide her interest, giving an appraising look up and down Vera's legs before settling an arm around her shoulders. Still gentle, careful not to apply too much pressure, she breathes in the night air and looks out at the glimmering cityscape.]

Did you know this garden was here? I didn't, until I happened to fly over.

Funny what we miss down below, isn't it?

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I saw it once, but this is the first time I've ever sat in it.

[She exhales slowly when Kara's arm wraps around her. Was she really going to flirt with her right now?]

It does not change the skyline from being beautiful. I would enjoy this city if it were not so strange.

[argone]

[Why of course she's going to flirt. She hasn't been given a firm no. And she's looking for, well, it's pretty obvious.

Leaning over so her head bumps Vera's, she flashes a quick grin and runs her hand up and down the other's arm.]

Is it really that bad? All these nice sights, the people, the chance to see what other people don't?

Everything's got a price. And if some weird science is the price I have to pay for moments like this, I'm all for it. The superpowers are just a bonus.

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I am having a hard time believing everything we have been through is worth some nice scenery. I would happily put this city behind me if I could.

[Her hands ball into fists, but she doesn't pull away.]

I do not have much free time and I would rather be calm when I am in it.

[argone]

You would? And leave me here, huh?

[Kara inhales and slips her hand down the rest of the way to cover one of Vera's fists, focusing on calming thoughts.]

I'm just teasing you, Vera. I do think it's worth it for the people, but I'm not you. You're under a lot more stress than I am, at least. Sorry, for...not making that easier the way I used to.

[Pausing, she turns, looking at the heiress.]

Really, I like working for you, with you. But I can't, not that way.

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[The details of their relationship are fuzzy at the moment but Vera is fairly certain Kara once "made things easier" for her by breaking some dude's leg. Ah, the memories.]

You've done a lot for me in the past, and thankfully I have not had need of an enforcer for some time.

You know I am not sentimental, but you are always welcome to return. In what capacity, I don't know, but we can find something.

[argone]

Good. Because having power like I have...it's not right to abuse it.

[This is the important part of the conversation. The thing she needed to say.]

I can't, and won't...do that. [And just like that, she's back to playful, leaning close to Vera's ear.]

But I can think of a few other things I can do for you.

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[She wanted to go into some statement about the meaning of power and when it needs to be used, but at the moment there's a blonde bombshell whispering in her ear. The shorter girl visibly stiffens, leaning away somewhat.]

I am engaged to be married, you know I cannot be conducting myself as this.

[argone]

[Kara purrs a little, leaning further so Vera's not getting away too far. She brushes her nose up against Vera's earlobe, trying to be affectionate.]

Except...I know you. I know what you like, and I'm pretty sure girls are more your thing.

[If she remembers right, she's certain Vera's more interested in women, and that boy was just for appearance's sake.]

And I do know a few new tricks to make you relax.

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[Vera is flushed, exhaling sharply as Kara's nose rubs against her. She squeezes her eyes shut, trying to maintain herself.]

Y-you can appreciate pretty women without having a thing for girls. I have had experiments in the past so I know I am straight.

[argone]

[Kara hums, catching Vera's earlobe between her lips, sucking on it very, very gently.]

You're lying. I know better than that.

[In fact, she can hear the lie in Vera's heartbeat, the quickening of it momentarily.]

You never have been good at keeping that side of yourself hidden from me.

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...Der Teufel ist blond. [She whispers under ragged breath.]

You will... never tell anyone of this.

[argone]

Natürlich...

[Kara remembers enough high school German to understand that phrase and respond.]

Why would I do that? [Still sucking on the lobe...] I'm not the kind to kiss and tell. Are you?

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This... "side of me", as you said. It is not who I am, people would get the wrong idea.

[Her heart is trying to beat a hole through her chest.]

[argone]

You have a public face, just like me.

[Snuggling closer, certain she's got what she wanted (and not just because she wants to give a fuck you to Dante), Kara's lips press to Vera's jawline.]

In public you have to be cold, hard, straight as an arrow. But in private...

[She laughs softly.]

You're not that different from me. Just someone lonely, looking for attention.